Andrew Thomasson is a Jacksonville, FL based U.S. History teacher and blogger. In his spare time, he can be found painting, kayaking, or drinking good coffee. Andrew received an MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014.
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Clopens Kill (or come close)
Did you know that when you hit speed limit signs with your car they fall like dominos? One time I ran over a speed limit sign. I’m pretty sure not …
Florida Road Trip: Jacksonville to Key West
As soon as school was out for break last summer, I took a solo trip to Key West. I’m currently living in Jacksonville, FL which about as far north you …
Why is God Silent?
I’ve had evenings when I dread placing my head on my pillow. Another restless night full of worries and fears awaits. The midnight silence only emphasizes my loneliness, so I …
Am I Unworthy to Take Communion?
Do Not Take Communion in an Unworthy Manner. In 1 Corinthians 11:27, Paul writes to the Corinthian Christians to not take Communion in what he calls an “unworthy manner”. In …
Advent: “God is With Us” Luke 2:8-20
The story of Jesus’ birth is a strange one. It doesn’t seem strange to us modern day Christian who grew up with nativity scenes in our homes, churches, and even …
Advent: Jesus Christ the God-Man, Phil. 2:5-11
Christmas is not a time that we typically associate with suffering. It’s a time that we celebrate abundance through gifts and food. We string trees and houses with lights and …
Advent: No Better Family, Galatians 4:21-31
Long ago, God promised Abram and his wife Sarai that they would bear a son. God promised Abram that he would be the father of a great nation and that …
Advent: The True Meaning of Christmas, Galatians 4:4-7
When we rejected our Creator, our once idyllic existence crumbled into decay. We were exiled from Eden and plunged into darkness and death after we willfully rebelled against our source …
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Advent: “Jesus Became Flesh” John 1:1-18
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” The immaterial became material; something we had never seen became something we could touch and see. Concepts about God, which up …
Some Road Trip Stats
As I was reflecting on my road trip my first week back, I did some calculating to figure out how many miles I had driven. Then I became curious about …
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